President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov and the National Leader of the Turkmen people, Chairman of the Halk Maslahaty Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov sent heartfelt congratulations to Oleg Kononenko, Hero of Turkmenistan and the Russian Federation, test cosmonaut instructor, commander of the cosmonaut detachment of the State Corporation for Space Activities Roscosmos, on the occasion of a professional holiday - Cosmonautics Day.
"You have opened new pages in the history of cosmonautics. We are proud of your achievements in the exploration and exploration of outer space," the head of state noted in his message.
"As a representative of a noble profession, you consistently contribute to the development of modern science, which is capable of improving the lives of all mankind," Chairman Halk Maslahaty said in his message.
The President of Turkmenistan expressed wishes of good health, optimism, new discoveries and high achievements in responsible activities to Oleg Kononenko.
The National Leader of the Turkmen people sincerely wished the cosmonaut good health, good spirits, happiness and good luck in conquering new expanses of mysterious space.